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Job description
Jackson HealthPros is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Ottumwa, Iowa.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist
Discipline: Allied Health Professional
Start Date: 10/12/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 13 hours
Employment Type: Travel
We’re hiring an experienced Respiratory Therapist for a local healthcare provider where you’ll be responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the treatment, care, and needs of patients with breathing disorders
Minimum Requirements:
Associate or bachelor’s degree from a Respiratory Therapy or Cardiopulmonary Science program
Current state license in good standing with the State License Board
One year experience as an RRT
BLS certification
IA license must be in hand at time of submission
Mandatory reporter certification required for Child and Adult
Must have some neonatal and peds experience
Assignment Details
Shift hours:
Monday or Tuesday starts available
Apply now and one of our recruiters will reach out with the details to see if this is the right fit for you.
Benefits Designed for Travelers
We deeply value your commitment to improving the lives of others, that’s why we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package starting your first day.
Weekly, On-Time Pay because that's how it should be
Full Medical Benefits & 401k Matching Plan
24/7 Recruiter: Your main point of contact available by text, phone or email
Competitive Referral Bonuses
100% Paid Housing Available
Travel & License Reimbursement
Impacting Patient Care Nationwide
As a health professional with Jackson HealthPros, you get the flexibility, stability and growth you need with the satisfaction of impacting communities nationwide. Choose from a variety of career options including direct hire, temp-to-hire, and travel contracts in cities coast to coast. Get full-time pay, benefits, and relocation assistance (at no cost to you) in travel contracts that give you the freedom to explore, with the stability of a full-time job. Find your perfect match with ProVenture, our AI enhanced career app designed for health professionals.
Location Highlights
Ottumwa, Iowa offers access to the Des Moines River and the Wapello County Trail System, with a mix of outdoor recreation and a regional hospital setting. Greater Ottumwa Park spans more than 300 acres and includes walking paths and sports facilities, while Quincy Place Mall and the Bridge View Center provide shopping and live entertainment within the city. Lake Wapello State Park is about 25 miles away and offers camping, boating, and hiking, while the city’s location in southeast Iowa supports a quieter lifestyle with regional access to larger hubs like Des Moines in about 90 miles. The American Gothic House Center in nearby Eldon is about 20 miles from Ottumwa, and the historic downtown area features local dining, riverfront views, and community events.
EEO Statement
Jackson Healthcare and its family of companies are an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our associates.
Jackson HealthPros Job ID # . Pay package is based on 13 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.
About Jackson HealthPros
Jackson HealthPros™ provides highly skilled imaging, radiology, surgical, laboratory, and respiratory therapy professionals to healthcare organizations nationwide for short and long-term staffing needs. Part of Jackson Healthcare’s “Family of Staffing Companies" and ranked among the nation's largest in Healthcare Staffing, Jackson HealthPros™ is filling thousands of contracts and permanent positions every month. Make a real difference as a traveling healthcare pro at facilities nationwide that need your experience and expertise while enjoying your favorite locations. Leave the routine behind, earn competitive pay, meet new people, and build a standout resume—all while advancing your healthcare career. With our extensive network of exclusive jobs, we’ll help you achieve your career goals and fuel your passion for care with adventures of a lifetime. Jackson HealthPros™ is part of the Jackson Healthcare® family of companies.
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Worksite address
ottumwa, IA, 52501, US
Who can apply
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